Dr Michelle Schaaf
BA, BCom, DipArts, MA, PhD (Otago)
Pukenga, Lecturer (Appointed 1998)
(Tongan and Samoan)
Contact details
Room Richardson South Tower, Rm 4S5
Tel 64 3 479 8805
Fax 64 3 479 8525
Email michelle.schaaf@otago.ac.nz
Please visit the Pacific Islands Studies website.
Research
Michelle's research interests include Pacific Islands women and education, and the representation of Polynesian female body image with particular reference to sport in New Zealand.
Teaching
Current/Past Supervision
Current
- Tautala Aiono-Faletolu - MIndS - Tofa Soifua Fa Laia: Implications of the So’otaga Model to Social Work Practice
- Helen Schmidt - MIndS - Is Alcohol our spiritual water?
Past
- Esmay Eteuati (with Associate Professor Henny Bryant-Tokalau) - MIndS - ‘E te sau ma ou fa’aniusila na…You bring with you your New Zealand ways.’ Roots migration and its impact on Samoan identity affirmation” (2010)
- Malia Lameta (with Professor Michael Reilly) - MA - The changing role of Samoan women in Samoan society (2009)
Major Research Outputs
Book Chapter
Saisoa'a, M. (2004). 'Ngā hekenga hou: Pacific peoples in Aotearoa/New Zealand'. In T.M. Ka'ai, J.C. Moorfield, M.P.J. Reilly & S. Mosely. (eds.) Ki te Whaiao: An Introduction to Māori Culture and Society. Auckland: Pearson Education
Refereed Journal Articles
Schaaf, R. Michelle J. (2010). 'Navigating the Competing Worlds and Lived Realities of a PhD Candidate.' Abstract. P@C Symposium Pasifika @ Canterbury Postgraduate Symposium, University of Canterbury (Tuesday 28th September, Coppertop, Commerce Building, Ilam Campus).
Schaaf, R. Michelle J. (2009). 'Experiences of postgraduate supervision: A supervisee’s perspective.' Abstract. BRCSS 2009 Network Social Sciences Research Celebration 10-12 June. Pacific Research Symposium Session (Friday 12 June - Day 3, Session 2 Postgraduate Perspectives of Research Processes, Chair: Dr. Linita Manu’atu).
Schaaf, R. Michelle J. (2009). 'Experiences of postgraduate supervision: A supervisee’s perspective.' Abstract. Pacific Voices VI - Pacific Postgraduate Symposium. Pacific Islands Centre, University of Otago.
Schaaf, R. Michelle J. (2006). 'Notions of the Pacific Island female body and the impact on Pacific participation in the sport of netball.' Abstract. Pacific Voices III - Pacific Postgraduate Symposium. Pacific Islands Centre, University of Otago.
Saisoa’a, R. Michelle J. (2004). 'Pacific Island women, body image and sport.' Abstract. Pacific Voices I - Pacific Postgraduate Symposium. Pacific Islands Centre, University of Otago.
Conference, Seminar and Media Presentations
Schaaf, R. Michelle J. (2010)'‘Working with Pacific Peoples.' Approach Community Learning, Staff Professional Development Workshop. (26 October, Methodist the Mission Approach Learning Office, Dunedin).
Schaaf, R. Michelle J. (2010). 'Navigating the Competing Worlds and Lived Realities of a PhD Candidate.' P@C Symposium Pasifika @ Canterbury Postgraduate Symposium, University of Canterbury. (Tuesday 28th September, Coppertop, Commerce Building, Ilam Campus)
Schaaf, R. Michelle J. (2010). 'Navigating the PhD Waters.' BRCSS Pacific Post Graduate Talanoa Series, Institute of Public Policy, AUT University. (Session No. 10, 19th July 2010. Host University of Otago. Chair Associate Professor Jenny Bryant-Tokalau).
Schaaf, R. Michelle J. (2009). 'Experiences of postgraduate supervision: A supervisee’s perspective.' BRCSS 2009 Network Social Sciences Research Celebration 10-12 June. Pacific Research Symposium Session (Friday 12 June - Day 3, Session 2 Postgraduate Perspectives of Research Processes, Chair: Dr. Linita Manu’atu).
Schaaf, R. Michelle J. (2009). 'Experiences of postgraduate supervision: A supervisee’s perspective.' Pacific Voices VI - Pacific Postgraduate Symposium. Pacific Islands Centre, University of Otago.
Schaaf, R. Michelle J. (2006). 'Notions of the Pacific Island female body and the impact on Pacific participation in the sport of netball.' Pacific Voices III - Pacific Postgraduate Symposium. Pacific Islands Centre, University of Otago.
Saisoa’a, R. Michelle J. (2004). 'Pacific Island women, body image and sport.' Pacific Voices I - Pacific Postgraduate Symposium. Pacific Islands Centre, University of Otago.
